Description
This Banana Bread Latte is a deliciously cozy and comforting beverage that combines the rich flavors of ripe banana, warm cinnamon, and espresso. Perfect as a morning treat or an afternoon pick-me-up, this latte features a homemade banana syrup that adds a natural sweetness and depth of flavor, paired with steamed and frothed milk to create a creamy, indulgent coffee experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Syrup
- 1 large very ripe banana, mashed
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Latte
- 2 shots of espresso
- 2 cups milk of choice
- Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Make the syrup: Add the mashed banana, brown sugar, and water to a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer the syrup: Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 7 to 8 minutes until it thickens and becomes bubbly, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to enhance the syrup’s flavor.
- Blend the syrup: Transfer the syrup to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Alternatively, pour the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to strain out any lumps for a smoother texture.
- Brew espresso and mix: Brew 2 shots of espresso. Add 3 tablespoons of the banana cinnamon syrup to the espresso and stir well to combine.
- Heat the milk: Warm the milk gently on the stovetop or using a milk steamer until hot but not boiling.
- Assemble the lattes: Pour ½ to ¾ cup of the heated milk into each glass over the espresso and syrup mixture.
- Froth the milk: Froth the remaining milk until creamy and spoon a layer of frothed milk over the top of each latte.
- Garnish and serve: Finish each latte with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for a beautiful presentation and added flavor.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and strong banana flavor in the syrup.
- You can substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- Choose your preferred milk – dairy or plant-based options like almond, oat, or soy milk work well.
- For a stronger banana flavor, let the syrup simmer a bit longer but watch closely to avoid burning.
- This latte can be served iced by chilling the syrup and espresso, then adding cold milk and ice cubes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread latte, banana latte, cinnamon latte, homemade latte, espresso drink, coffee recipe
